Legal Manager | JTI

Job Description

JTI is Hiring | 2026

Position Title: Legal Manager
Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Job ID: 104784
Department: Business Counsel & Legal
Reporting To: Business Counsel

About Japan Tobacco International (JTI):
JTI is a global organization with over 46,000 employees worldwide, known for its inclusive culture and strong employee engagement. The company operates in a highly regulated environment, focusing on compliance, governance, and responsible business practices while driving sustainable growth.

Role Overview:
The Legal Manager will provide comprehensive legal support to the Bangladesh market, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while enabling business objectives. The role involves advising on regulatory matters, managing legal risks, supporting commercial operations, and handling disputes across multiple functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Compliance:
✓ Advise business units (Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, HR, Corporate Affairs, etc.) on regulatory and legal matters
✓ Provide guidance on commercial law, contracts, and corporate governance
✓ Ensure compliance with laws related to employment, competition, data protection, anti-corruption, and consumer protection
✓ Support licensing processes and regulatory approvals

Contract Management:
✓ Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (supply, distribution, service, and procurement contracts)
✓ Identify legal risks and ensure appropriate safeguards in contracts

Regulatory & Public Affairs Support:
✓ Monitor regulatory developments and advise on changes impacting the business
✓ Partner with Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C) on regulatory engagement and advocacy
✓ Provide legal support on packaging, marketing, and product compliance

Litigation & Dispute Management:
✓ Manage disputes related to taxation, employment, contracts, and regulatory matters
✓ Coordinate with external counsel and represent company interests

Corporate Governance & Ethics:
✓ Conduct corporate secretarial duties and support governance frameworks
✓ Assist in compliance investigations and business ethics matters

Training & Development:
✓ Conduct training sessions on legal and compliance topics (competition law, sanctions, documentation, etc.)
✓ Support regional and global legal initiatives and projects

Requirements:
Educational Qualification:
✓ LL.B degree from a reputed university

Experience:
✓ Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience
✓ Lower court enrollment mandatory; High Court enrollment preferred

Core Competencies:
✓ Strong understanding of commercial law, contracts, and regulatory frameworks
✓ Excellent communication skills in English and Bengali (written and verbal)
✓ Ability to identify and manage legal and commercial risks
✓ Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capability
✓ Solution-oriented mindset with adaptability in a complex environment
✓ Ability to work independently and within a team
✓ Willingness to travel (local and international)

Why Join JTI?
✓ Opportunity to work in a global, diverse, and inclusive organization
✓ Exposure to complex regulatory and commercial environments
✓ Strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and engagement
✓ Career development opportunities across regional and global projects

Recruitment Process:
Shortlisted candidates may go through the following stages:
✓ Phone screening
✓ Assessment tests
✓ Interviews
✓ Final offer